QUESTION
Is it possible to ask the judge for a new public defender?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2011 on Criminal Law - New York
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If you have a public defender that you don't feel is helping you enough and you want to ask the judge for a new one, are there any stipulations that would make the judge deny it or is she obligated to accept?
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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Montrose, NY
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You can try to convince her to give you a new lawyer. It's up to her.
Answered on Jul 08th, 2013 at 1:59 AM
Transportation Attorney serving Mamaroneck, NY
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Palumbo & Associates, PC
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Yes.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 11:47 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving New York, NY
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Rothstein Law PLLC
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It is discretionary with the Judge. You need to have a good reason and it is better to ask early in the process because Judges tend to deny these requests if made on the eve of trial.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 2:41 PM